Modern Adaptation of Oedipus Rex (Scene)

Oedipus Rex Adaptation Original Scene: Laius meets the prophet and discovers that his own child will slaughter him and wed his mom. Laius orders Jocasta to execute the child. Jocasta wavers and gives the infant to a hireling so he could murder the child. The worker leaves the child to kick the bucket in the sun. *A shepherd spares the child and names him Oedipus. *optional to adjust Characters 1. Lord Laius/Lionel von Hudson †Jared Lionel von Hudson is a rich and incredible representative. He originates from a line of elites and his family holds gigantic financial force in New York. . Sovereign Jocasta/Cassandra von Hudson †Ravina Cassandar von Hudson is the spouse of Lionel von Hudson. She likewise originates from a long queue of elites from the Hamptons. She is reluctant to kil her originally conceived kid. Some of the time, she’s likewise prideful and glad. 3. Prophet/Gypsy woman †Ratna A tramp soothsayer who gets a dream and prescience on the destiny of the von Hudsons. Conveys her fortune telling precious stone with her. 4. Worker/Sherry the Attendant †Farah Sherry is the von Hudson’s chaperon who go about as both driver and individual bodyguard.A strict individual yet in addition fears her managers. She puts stock in destiny. 5. * Corinthian Shepherd/Plumber †Jared A handyman who deals with the sewer pipes. An individual with a decent heart. Setting: Modern day Upper East Side Manhattan, New York Scene 1 Setting: Outside Lionel’s place of business Props: 2 seats (vehicle) and a â€Å"crystal† ball Lionel request that his driver pull over at the workplace for a gathering. Lionel : Now, Sherry, the gathering will be till 2. I will be back at about 2:30. Sherry : Yes Mr. Lionel. I will be here. Have a decent gathering Mr. Lionel, Mdm. Cassandra.Lionel and Cassandra leave the vehicle and stroll towards the workplace entrance when they were halted by a tramp woman with a precious stone ball. Wanderer Lady : The couple there. Mr and Mrs von Hudson. [walks over to Lionel and Cassandra] Cassandra : Oh Lord lady. How would you know our names. Be that as it may, on the other hand, we’re everywhere throughout the news at any rate. Vagabond Lady: I accompany news, news you should hear, with respect to your youngster and your destiny. For I see your future. You are bound Mr. von Hudson, destined to death by the hands of your child. What's more, you, Mrs. on Hudson, inbreeding arrive for when demise comes to pass for Mr. von Hudson, you will wed your kid. Lionel: What jabber. You silly tramp. Quiet down and stop this junk. I’m late for my gathering and you’ve simply destroyed my mind-set. Cassandra: I will not have faith in this hogwash either. Let’s go Lionel. Let’s leave this absurd woman. Lionel and Cassandra leaves. Vagabond Lady: [shouts] HEED MY WORDS VON HUDSON. FOR TRAGEDY WILL BEFALL YOU TONIGHT AND WE’LL SEE WHO THE FOOLISH ONE IS.Cassandra in vestigates her shoulder at the vagabond woman, a hint of stress all over. Scene 2 Setting: Elevator to the von Hudson’s penthouse. Props: none Lionel: What absurdity. That rover sure realizes how to drive me up the wall. I’m still furious simply thinking about her. Cassandra: Lionel dear, let’s not stress over her and open ourselves a jug of champagne today around evening time. A simpleton will be a bonehead. DING! Lift entryway opens. Lionel and Cassandra takes a gander at their penthouse with dismay and stun. Lionel : What on the planet could have done this?! Take a gander at our apartment.It’s destroyed. Cassandra : Oh no. Imagine a scenario where the Gypsy Lady was correct. Lionel : SHERRY?! Sherry comes running in. Sherry : Yes, Mr. Lionel†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦.. [looks around in horror] I’ll get the upkeep to clear this up. Sherry runs out. Cassandra : Oh Lionel, what are we to do. She was correct. Lionel : We need to spare ourselves Cassandra. I wil l leave for an excursion for work tomorrow. When I’m back, I need the kid gone. Execute him before he slaughters us and land you in transgression. Cassandra : But†¦ yet he’s our fragile living creature and blood. Lionel : It will be as I state. Scene 3Setting : Penthouse (clean once more) Props: â€Å"baby† Cassandra : [on the phone] Sherry, might you be able to come up here please. DING! Sherry : Yes, Mdm. Cassandra? Cassandra hands Sherry the child. Cassandra : You need to do it Sherry. I can’t. Sherry: Do what madam? Cassandra : Kill him. Before he grows up and execute Lionel. Sherry : I†¦. I can’t†¦. Cassandra : You should. Cassandra covers her face and cries. Scene 4 Setting: Sewers Props : â€Å"baby† Sherry : I’m sorry youthful ace. What difficulty has happened upon such a small soul. Gracious God. Why?! I was unable to force myself to do it.If it’s your destiny to live, youthful ace, at that point, may Go d send somebody to spare you. Be that as it may, if it’s your destiny to pass on, let the crocodiles come to you first. Sherry leaves the child on the ground and leaves. *optional Plumber strolls in. Handyman: Now, where is that wrecked funnel? [hears baby’s cry, glances around and recognizes the baby] Oh dear god. Why? To a newborn child soul? [picks up baby] You helpless thing. Be that as it may, I’m excessively poor. I do trust that Mr. what's more, Mrs. Goldstein would take him? They’ve been attempting to have a youngster for a very long time. [looks at the infant, smiles] Hello there, Alfie.